Lyons Township High School

Infobox Secondary school
name= Lyons Township High School| class="wikitable"
superintendent = Dr. Dennis Kelly
principal = David Franson
established = 1888
type = Public secondary
grades = 9–12
city = 100 S. Brainard Ave.
LaGrange
state = Illinois
country = United States
enrollment = 3,710
faculty = 216
campus = Suburban
mascot = Lion
colors = Blue and Gold
motto = Vita Plena "the quest for the fulfilling life"
newspaper =Lion Newspaper
yearbook =Tabulae Yearbook
radio =WLTL-FM
tv =LTTV
website = [http://www.lths.net]
picture =

Lyons Township High School, or LTHS, is a public high school located in La Grange, Illinois. Freshmen and sophomores attend class at South campus, located at 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd. in Western Springs, while juniors and seniors attend class at North campus, located at 100 S. Brainard Ave. in La Grange. LTHS is co-educational and serves grades 9-12 for Lyons Township High School District 204, which includes the communities of La Grange, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, La Grange Park, Countryside, Indian Head Park, Hodgkins, and parts of Brookfield and Willow Springs. LTHS is listed at 1180 among Newsweeks 1,300 Best High Schools for 2008. [cite web|title=The complete list of the 1,300 top U.S. high schools|url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380?s=lyons|accessdate=2008-07-17]

History

Lyons Township High School was opened on September 3, 1888. The enrollment included 39 students. An athletic field was constructed in 1914, and a 1926-1929 expansion included a clock tower, auditorium, offices, library, and a gym. In 1956, a second campus was opened about a mile south-west in nearby Western Springs to accommodate the community's growing population. In 2005, a performing arts center, a fieldhouse, and a pool were added to the South campus to complement the facilities at the North campus.

Currently, about 4,000 students attend the school. LTHS South campus also includes an alternative learning program. There are four learning levels. From highest to lowest the levels are: Honors, Accel, Prep, and Trans. There is also a very good Special Education program at LTHS. Lyons Township High School is the 7th wealthiest school district in Illinois.

Athletics

The school participates in many interscholastic sports in the West Suburban Silver Division:
*Men's: Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming, Diving, Track, Cross Country, Soccer, Water Polo, Tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
*Women's: Softball, Track, Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Diving, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Lacrosse, and Water Polo

Newspaper

The school newspaper is the "Lion", which is a member of the High School National Ad Network. Currently in its 99th year of publication, the "Lion" is a completely student run publication. In 2006 the newspaper was the subject of controversy when it printed opinions critical of the school's administration. The newspaper has earned numerous awards, most recently the Pacemaker award, Pulitzer Prize of High School Journalism, for Outstanding Journalism for their cumulative work in the 2006-2007 year. This is the second year in a row the Lion has won the award. http://www.lths.net/News/Lion_xStudent_Newspaperx/Current_Issue.html

LTTV

Lyons Township Television (LT-TV) is LT's TV station.

Radio

WLTL is a non profit high school educational radio station located in LaGrange, Illinois. WLTL has won several national and local awards including the Service to America award. All of WLTL is student run. Each year new student managers are chosen to run the station.

WLTL is currently one of the largest academic clubs at LTHS. WLTL is the recipient of more than 25 awards of excellence, including the John Drury award for Best High School Radio Station in the Nation. WLTL has also been recognized nationally for the quality broadcasting that it provides by the National Association of Broadcasters.

WLTL is online at http://www.wltl.net

Demographics

As Lyons Township High School is located in one of the more affluent areas in Cook County, Illinois, most of the teachers employed there are well-paid, with the average salary being $78,087, according to [http://www.thechampion.org The Champion - Listing of Teacher Salaries in Illinois]

Ethnicities:
*Caucasian: 85.6%
*Hispanic: 9.1%
*African-American: 3.3%
*Asian/Pacific Islander: 1.8%
*Native American: 0.2%

School Song

LTHS, LTHS

The dear old school of gold and blue

LTHS, LTHS

Your sons and daughters sing your praises true!

We know you're fair, we know you're square,

In all the games you play to win

We will back you 'til the end

And our cheers on high we'll send

Gold and Blue, LTHS!

After the singing of the school song, the LT crowd traditionally chants "LTHS! LTHS! We are LTHS! LTHS! WOO WOO!"

Awards

In 2005 and 2006, the Math Team was awarded one of the top ranks in state.

LT received a 2005 Bright A+ award based on academic performance. It is one of 64 schools in Illinois to receive the award, representing the top 5% of all Illinois school districts.

LT received the 2005 What Parents Want Award for meeting the needs of families choosing schools.

Lyons Township has won many state championships in sports and academics. [http://www.ihsa.org/records/titles/l.htm IHSA Team Titles]

Boys Sports
* Basketball 1953/1970
* Baseball 1967/2003
* IHSBCA Summer Baseball 2002/2004/2006
* Cross Country 1955/1956
* Golf 1939
* Track and Field 1914/1915/1948/1949/1952/1953/1954/1961/1973
* Gymnastics 2005

Girls Sports
* Tennis 1990/1991/1992
* Volleyball 1976/1989

Academic
* Debate 1949/1952/1953/1957
* Speech Sweepstates 1953

Notable alumni

*David Hasselhoff (actor on Knight Rider, singer, actor and producer of Baywatch) [ [http://www.lths.net/LT_Tradition/Hall_of_Fame/Inductees/hasselhoff.html LTHS - David M. Hasselhoff ] ]
*Jeff Hornacek (professional basketball player - Utah Jazz) [ [http://www.lths.net/LT_Tradition/Hall_of_Fame/Inductees/hornacek.html LTHS - Jefferey J. Hornacek ] ]
*Ben R. Mottelson (Shared 1975 Nobel Prize in Physics with two other scientists) [ [http://www.lths.net/LT_Tradition/Hall_of_Fame/Inductees/Mottleson.html LTHS - Ben R. Mottleson, Ph.D ] ]
*Paul Hume (Washington Post music critic famous for feud with former President Harry Truman) [ [http://www.lths.net/LT_Tradition/Hall_of_Fame/Inductees/Hume.html LTHS - Paul C. Hume ] ]
*John McWethy (Former National Security Correspondent for ABC News)
*Joel Cummins (founding member/keyboardist for progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee) [ [http://www.lths.net/LT_Tradition/Hall_of_Fame/Inductees/mcwethy.html LTHS - John McWethy ] ]
*Lou Saban (former NFL player and coach) [ [http://www.lths.net/LT_Tradition/Hall_of_Fame/Inductees/saban.html LTHS - Louis H. Saban ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.lths.net Lyons Township High School] School Website
* [http://www.wltl.net WLTL Radio] Radio Station Website

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